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W673 MCF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,365 mi
Last recorded111,365 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW673 MCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,365 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 97,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 97,992 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2012 87,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 87,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,519 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,007 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 75,650 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 71,082 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 60,063 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 60,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,439 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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W673 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W673 MCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W673 MCF registered?

W673 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W673 MCF safe to buy?

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